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Violence broke out after 4 Dalit youths at Una were paraded, thrashed for allegedly killing a cow.

Gujarat is witnessing violent protests by Dalits.

Dalit community members holding a protest rally.

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Trinamool Congress delegation to visit Gujarat over Dalit protests.

Violence broke out after 4 Dalit youths at Una were paraded, thrashed for allegedly killing a cow.

Gujarat is witnessing violent protests by Dalits.

A three-member Trinamool Congress delegation is all set to visit Rajkot and Una in Gujarat on Saturday even as violent protests continue unabated in the state. The delegation comprises of Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien and Lok Sabha MP's Dr Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Pratima Mandal.Party spok

A three-member Trinamool Congress delegation is all set to visit Rajkot and Una in Gujarat on Saturday even as violent protests continue unabated in the state. The delegation comprises of Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien and Lok Sabha MP's Dr Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Pratima Mandal.

Party spokesperson Derek O'Brien made the announcement in an official statement on Friday. "After raising the issue in Parliament and participating in the debate, now it is time to further assess the situation on the ground and meet those affected," he said.

MAMATA BANERJEE SAYS UNA INCIDENT ORGANISED CRIME AGAINST DALITS

Earlier this week, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had taken to micro-blogging site Twitter to express her concerns over the crime against Dalits in Gujarat. "Incident in Una is organised crime against Dalits. I urge Central Govt to treat Dalits with care & give full protection. This is unacceptable," Banerjee had tweeted.

Gujarat is witnessing violent protests by Dalits with several incidents of clashes and public vehicles being set ablaze by protestors in Una and other parts of north Gujarat. Violence broke out after four Dalit youths at Una were paraded and thrashed for allegedly killing a cow on July 11. The incident has caused a nationwide stir after the video of the incident went viral and the protestors demanded strict action against the perpetrators.